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Microsoft Facing Tough PC Market
By Terry Ruffolo
Apr 30, 2009
As this recession prompted a consumer shift away from PCs, the company has challenges ahead of it.

Big Blue Best Dow Performer This Year
By Terry Ruffolo
Apr 02, 2009
Even though IBM stock is up 12% this year, there are concerns over some challenges it may face going forward.

Success Prescribed for Abbott
By Terry Ruffolo
Feb 19, 2009
Sales of an injectable drug and a fast-growing business in heart stents are just a couple of things driving this stock higher.

Netflix Posts Strong Growth
By Terry Ruffolo
Jan 29, 2009
The stock of Netflix rose recently on 4Q earnings that beat the street.

Intel Chips Away at a New Market
By Terry Ruffolo
Dec 18, 2008
In the wake of their stock price sinking to low levels, this chipmaker has to try to dominate cell phones as it has PCs in order to grow again.

Things Get Serious for Sirius XM
By Terry Ruffolo
Nov 20, 2008
The satellite radio company is trying to deal with troubled automakers, skittish consumers and debt, while trying to keep its stock from going to zero.

General Growth Warns of Bankruptcy
By Terry Ruffolo
Nov 13, 2008
Stock of the number 2 mall operator in the country tumbled 66% recently, as the company fears it is on the brink of going under.

Mastercard Charges Ahead
By Terry Ruffolo
Nov 06, 2008
With concern over credit card debt being front-page news, Zacks.com stock analysts discuss one of the major credit card companies, Mastercard.

Kraft Turns In Good Results Despite Headwinds
By Terry Ruffolo
Oct 30, 2008
Zacks.com analysts look at this food makers first earnings report since replacing AIG in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

Stock Talk Highlights Berkshire
By Terry Ruffolo
Oct 23, 2008
As The Oracle of Omaha continues to shop for stocks for his personal portfolio, Zacks.com analysts discuss Warren Buffet's Holding co., Berkshire Hathaway.

Stock Talk Looks Into Marvel
By Terry Ruffolo
Oct 16, 2008
Zacks.com stock analysts give their take on the comic book industry's largest players growing revenues.

Stock Talk Focuses on JP Morgan Chase
By Terry Ruffolo
Oct 02, 2008
Zacks.com analysts give their views on why JP Morgan Chase always seems to be the go-to firm when the time comes to take a financial firm over.

The Long and Short of WAG Bid for Longs
By Terry Ruffolo
Sep 25, 2008
Stock Talk panelists discuss Walgreen's recent bid for Longs Drug Stores and Longs response.

Stock Talk Discusses UAL Trading Snafu
By Terry Ruffolo
Sep 11, 2008
Zacks.com analysts give their opinion on the recent emergency trading halt in this stock, due to an old bankruptcy story resurfacing on the internet.

Stock Talk Clicks on Google
By Terry Ruffolo
Sep 04, 2008
Zacks.com stock analysts Tracey Ryniec and Michael Vodicka discuss recent stock performance and whether releasing its own Web browser will help company sales.

Stock Talk Highlights Circuit City
By Terry Ruffolo
Aug 28, 2008
This electronics retailer told its shareholders recently that it remains committed to its plan to restore this company to profitability. Zacks.com analysts weigh in on exactly what this companies options to improve shareholder value may be.

Stock Talk Clicks on Dell
By Terry Ruffolo
Aug 14, 2008
Dell is trying to regain its industry dominance with a product redesign.

Stock Talk Spotlights Fannie Mae
By Terry Ruffolo
Jul 10, 2008
Zacks.com stock analysts discuss this mortgage financing giant amid news of concerns over their capitalization.

Stock Talk Puts the Pedal Down on GM
By Terry Ruffolo
Jun 27, 2008
Zacks.com analysts discuss GM's current problems.

Stock Talk Puts the Pedal Down on GM
By Terry Ruffolo
Jun 27, 2008
Zacks.com analysts discuss how GM's current problems may impact the stock going forward.

Stock Talk Spotlights Fed Ex
By Terry Ruffolo
Jun 19, 2008
This shipping company, normally viewed as an economic bellweather, recently issued negative earnings news.

Stock Talk Focusses on Bristol Myers Squibb
By Terry Ruffolo
Jun 12, 2008
This stock recently sank to a near six-year low following news of analyst concerns over two of the company's experimental diabetes drugs.

Stock Talk Highlights Exxon Mobil
By Terry Ruffolo
May 29, 2008
Despite record profits, this company is facing some investor backlash.

Stock Talk Spotlights Blockbuster
By Terry Ruffolo
May 22, 2008
Blockbuster reported good 1Q earnings, but their plan to buy Circuit City is viewed negatively by the street.

Stock Talk Chews on Wrigley
By Terry Ruffolo
May 07, 2008
Zacks.com analysts discuss the fundamental and momentum perspectives on Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co., in light of recent acquisition news on the company.

Stock Talk Serves Up MCD
By Terry Ruffolo
Apr 25, 2008
McDonald's recently reported a 24% increase in 1Q profits, citing strong international sales and other factors.

Stock Talk Features Delta Northwest Merger
By Terry Ruffolo
Apr 18, 2008
Panelists discuss the stocks of Delta and Northwest Airlines in light of the recently proposed merger between the two.

Stock Talk Zeros in on Motorola
By Terry Ruffolo
Apr 11, 2008
Even though the company recently settled its proxy battle with billionaire investor Carl Icahn recently, the picture still isn't very positive for it.

Stock Talk Seriously Analyzes XM and Sirius Merger
By Terry Ruffolo
Mar 27, 2008
The Justice Department recently approved Sirius' $5 billion buyout of XM. But, there are still some key unanswered questions.

Stock Talk Looks Into Take-Two Interactive Software
By Terry Ruffolo
Mar 13, 2008
This company saw its net losses grow in the first fiscal quarter and is in a takeover bid that could turn hostile.

Stock Talk Highlights Exxon Mobil
By Terry Ruffolo
Mar 06, 2008
This company plans to invest $125 billion on raising production over the next five years.

Stock Talk Examines Lowes
By Terry Ruffolo
Feb 28, 2008
Zacks.com Analysts discuss how low Lowes can go.

Stock Talk Spotlights Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
By Terry Ruffolo
Feb 21, 2008
This media and merchandising company recently acquired rights to various Emeril Lagasse properties.

Stock Talk focusses on Motorola
By Terry Ruffolo
Feb 14, 2008
From earnings to possible joint ventures, there's no shortage of news on this company. Zacks Equity Analyst, David Weissman,CFA currently rates this stock a HOLD.

Stock Talk Highlights Disney
By Terry Ruffolo
Feb 07, 2008
The entertainment giant beat Wall Street profit targets according to recently released earnings data.

Stock Talk focuses on YAHOO!
By Terry Ruffolo
Jan 31, 2008
This stock is down more than 40% since October.

Stock Talk Spotlights eBay
By Terry Ruffolo
Jan 24, 2008
The company is in the middle of revamping its core business, as it gets a new leader.

Stock Talk Makes a Stop at Office Depot
By Terry Ruffolo
Jan 17, 2008
This stock has gone from a high of $44 in 2006 to a low of around $12 currently.

Stock Talk Highlights Costco
By Terry Ruffolo
Jan 10, 2008
This stock has been on a relatively steady upward climb.

Stock Talk Grinds Discussion On Starbucks
By Terry Ruffolo
Dec 20, 2007
This stock recently tumbled 5% after a downgrade and it's headed for its steepest annual decline since going public.

Stock Talk Highlights Coca Cola Enterprises
By Terry Ruffolo
Dec 13, 2007
This bottler and distributor recently raised its 2007 outlook.

Stock Talk Focuses on RIO
By Terry Ruffolo
Dec 05, 2007
Shares of Companhia Vale Do Rio Doce (RIO)jumped 131 percent this year, according to published reports.

Stock Talk Spotlights Activision
By Terry Ruffolo
Nov 29, 2007
Activision stock is surging of late, partly due to better than expected sales of their "Guitar Hero111, Legends of Rock" electronic game.

Stock Talk Spotlights Google
By Terry Ruffolo
Nov 08, 2007
Google stock recently crossed over the $700.00 a share mark amid a variety of news.

Stock Talk Focuses on Merrill Lynch
By Terry Ruffolo
Nov 01, 2007
Zacks.com analysts put the stock of Merrill Lynch under the microscope.

Stock Talk Spotlights D.R. Horton
By Terry Ruffolo
Oct 04, 2007
In response to a listener question, Zacks.com stock analysts discuss the stock of D.R. Horton.

Stock Talk Spotlights Oracle Corporation
By Terry Ruffolo
Sep 21, 2007
Continued earnings and sales growth make for positive discussion of this stock.

Stock Talk Spotlights Intel
By Terry Ruffolo
Sep 13, 2007
A boosted revenue target amid stronger demand provides an interesting picture.

Stock Talk Focuses On Yahoo
By Terry Ruffolo
Sep 06, 2007
Editors of Zacks.com present fundamental and momentum perspectives of the stock.

Stock Talk Spotlights Mattel
By Terry Ruffolo
Aug 16, 2007
Editors of Zacks.com and the senior covering analyst of Zacks Equity Research discuss current issues impacting this company.

Stock Talk-A Discussion of Stocks In The News
By Terry Ruffolo
Aug 09, 2007
Editors of Zacks.com discuss the stock of Home Depot in light of recent news on the company.

Stock Talk-A Detailed Look At Stocks In The News
By Terry Ruffolo
Aug 02, 2007
Editors of Zacks.com discuss Northwest Airlines.

Stock Talk Spotlights Countrywide Financial
By Terry Ruffolo
Jul 26, 2007
The editors of Zacks.com discuss Countrywide Financial from a fundamental and Momentum perspective.

Stock Talk
By Terry Ruffolo
Jul 18, 2007
Editors of Zacks.com discuss Dow Jones Co.

Stock Talk Centers on Alcoa
By Terry Ruffolo
Jul 12, 2007
The editors of Zacks.com discuss Alcoa's stock from a couple of perspectives.

Stock Talk-Conversation About A Stock In The News
By Terry Ruffolo
Jul 05, 2007
The editors of Zacks.com discuss General Motors stock.


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